Most Amana dryer repairs in Costa Mesa involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Amana and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
Independent listings only: Washer and Dryer Repair is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amana. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Amana directly.
Who Works on Amana Dryers Near Costa Mesa
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Costa Mesa. 14 of them are based in Costa Mesa itself, and the rest are spread across Newport Beach (11), Huntington Beach (4), and Santa Ana (4). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Costa Mesa mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Moore Appliance Pros is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Costa Mesa. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Costa Mesa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 0.8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Costa Mesa: Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 217 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Moore Appliance Pros (0.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ShortFix Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Newport Beach, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Amana Dryer
What a Amana Dryer Technician Deals With
The dryer needs a room temperature above 45°F to dry properly, and closet installs need adequate ventilation. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
Amana Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- Clothes take too long to dry. Amana points to a dirty lint screen, overloading, a No Heat setting, or a vent that is clogged, crushed, kinked, too long or has too many turns. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
- Dryer not heating. Amana says to check both 30-amp breakers and the 240-volt supply on electric models, or that the gas shutoff valve is open on gas models, and make sure an air-only cycle isn't selected. Source: Amana Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
Amana Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Owner Care for Amana Dryers
- Have a qualified technician remove lint from inside the dryer cabinet every two years, or more often with heavy use. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
- Clean the lint screen before every load and never run the dryer with a loose, damaged, blocked or missing screen. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
What Amana Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Amana dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around Costa Mesa
Most dryer calls in Costa Mesa come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
Gas piping, gas appliance connections and gas safety devices fall within the C-36 Plumbing Contractor classification licensed by the Contractors State License Board. Source: C-36 - Plumbing Contractor, Licensing Classifications Detail - CSLB
Before You Book in Costa Mesa
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Costa Mesa, CA
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Do you work for Amana?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Amana Dryer Repair Near Costa Mesa
Clean the lint screen, check the vent hood outside and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Amana repair.